International organisations & institutions

Violence against women is a human rights issue and this book evaluates the manner in which the European Court of Human Rights is addressing gender-based violence, with particular reference to sexual and domestic violence, as well as violence against girls. In doing so, it works to develop victims' rights in human rights jurisprudence. Learn More

Bringing together leading experts in the field, this volume provides comprehensive academic commentary on the UN Principles to Combat Impunity. The book features the text of each of the 38 Principles, along with a full analysis, detailed commentary, and a guide to relevant literature and case law. Learn More

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples set key standards for the treatment of indigenous people, and has significantly developed how indigenous rights are viewed and enforced. This commentary thematically assesses all aspects of the Declaration's provisions, providing an overview of its impact. Learn More

This book analyzes the challenges citizens face obtaining remedies and reparation for harm suffered as a result of the actions of international organizations. It encourages reflection on additional measures to strengthen accountability. Learn More

This edited volume brings together contributions by leading academics and young scholars whose work addresses both legal and philosophical aspects of justice in the European context and appraises the existence and nature of the justice deficit in the EU. Learn More

This is the third edition of a highly acclaimed work on the WTO, providing a complete overview of its law and practice. It traces the origins and development, via the GATT, of all of the substantive legal areas covered by the WTO, as well as its sources of law, dispute settlement system, enforcement mechanisms, and its impact on other areas of law. Learn More

Offering a new interdisciplinary approach to global justice and integrating the insights of international relations and contemporary ethics, this book asks whether the core norms of international law are just by appraising them according to a standard of global justice grounded in the advancement of peace and protection of human rights. Learn More

Fully revised and updated, this new edition deals with the issue of valuation of legal claims in international dispute settlement proceedings, especially in the context of foreign investment. It provides an analysis of the practice of international courts and tribunals as regards the valuation of claims of individuals against foreign states. Learn More

The Council of Europe plays a pivotal role in the promotion and protection of human rights in Europe, yet its work is often little understood. This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the work of the Council of Europe and the legal framework within which it operates. Learn More

This book examines the influence of international organizations since the First World War, and explores how they have acted on behalf of, and at times instead of, states in the international arena. The International Labour Organization, the United Nations, and the World Bank are examined in depth. Learn More

The first detailed commentary on the HKIAC rules, providing practitioners with practical guidance on how the HKIAC Secretariat administers arbitrations. Making reference to the Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance, it draws comparisons with other institutional rules and the UNCITRAL Model Rules. Learn More